Job Title
Department
Location
Salary
Line Manager (Job Title)
AHDB JOB DESCRIPTION
Market Intelligence Manager
Data and Analysis Team
Market Intelligence
Stoneleigh
Competitive Package
Director of Market Intelligence
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE DEPARTMENT AND JOB
The Market Intelligence (MI) Department of the AHDB is the main source of authoritative,
reliable and independent information for the UK agricultural industry. The team are
responsible for the analysis of the UK, EU and World Markets. Good MI, on both the supply
and demand side of the agriculture and horticulture industries, provides the information our
levy payers need to make informed decisions on their businesses. MI also underpins the
strategic planning process of all of the sectors within AHDB. The AHDB MI service is set up
to provide the industry with the information needed to make informed business decisions.
The MI department is a truly matrix team environment with all teams dependant on others to
produce the work that the sectors of AHDB want. This means communication, co-operation
and supporting others in the team are crucial if the MI department is to succeed.
The role of MI Manager involves the management and leadership of a team which will be
carrying out MI functions for both other parts of the MI department and external and internal
customers (sectors). This will involve researching, analysing, interpreting and clearly
communicating market intelligence. The post-holder will be responsible for the quality and
accuracy of the content of departmental publications and information/research provided to
customers and the delivery of that information to the sector.
DIMENSIONS: AUTHORITY LEVELS AND DECISION-MAKING:
Manager authority as per MI procedures.
Budgetary responsibility:
AHDB Budget Holder Status.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/MAIN CONTACTS:
As described in the Key Responsibilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core:
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Act as a sector account manager by attending Sector Management meetings, being the
key liaison point for the sector. Work with the MI Director and Sector Director on strategic
issues such as budgets, delivery outputs and targets, and with managers and staff from
across the MI team to ensure that the sector get the services they want.
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Constantly liaise with the relevant sector body to ensure that the needs of the sector are
being met and the required outputs are delivered effectively.
3.
Maintain and develop a strong knowledge of the sector for which you are the account
manager and stand in for the SA MS for that sector/market if necessary.
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Play an active and constructive part of the MI Management team.
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Manage a team of staff to deliver on these MI output needs in line with AHDB staff and
Health and safety policies and procedures.
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Ensure that best practice is spread from one member of the team to others.
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Identify and implement opportunities to save money wherever possible (without reducing
service levels).
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Constantly liaise with other teams within the MI department to ensure the best use of
resources.
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Ensure that the team analyse all relevant information relating to the subject being
investigated and that the results of this analysis are communicated accurately and clearly.
10.
Deliver the outputs and meet the targets listed in the operational plan for your team
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Contribute to developing and improving the MI department’s work through innovation to
meet the needs of the whole industry.
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Ensure the smooth running of the department through close collaboration with MI Director
and other managers.
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Represent a sector or AHDB Market Intelligence at meetings, conferences and events.
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Maintain close contact with the relevant industry, government and media contacts on the
areas you are responsible for to ensure that information remains relevant and is effectively
disseminated.
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Delivering information and publications on a commercial basis – where required by the
strategy for MI.
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Ensure personal and team compliance with EU state aid rules, AHDB procurement rules
and all other AHDB policies and procedures.
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Any other responsibilities commensurate with the post that the Director of Market
Intelligence may require.
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Specific:
Manager the Data and Analysis Team to provide:18.
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All primary data capture (apart from consumer) for the MI department.
Maintain the data management systems for the MI department.
Developing the databases and automated data handling for the MI department.
“Publishing” data to websites, contracts (DEFRA, futures markets, etc.) and administration
of sending publications out.
Negotiations and fulfilment of data contracts (supply and purchase) - maximising
commercial income.
Provide a training function for Junior Analysts, giving them the key skills to develop within
the MI Department and provide the core succession planning for the team.
Conduct small-scale surveys for the department and sectors.
Provide data analysis and market information for publications.
Produce data, graphs and information for annual and ad-hoc reports and publications.
Job descriptions will be reviewed periodically.
Some national and possibly international travel maybe required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
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Professional qualification to at least degree standard in appropriate discipline, or
equivalent experience.
Up-to-date knowledge of the UK agricultural sector or other relevant area (e.g. consumer
and retail markets).
Experience of managing a team.
Experience of managing conflicting priorities by working to strict deadlines while ensuring
the required output is delivered on time and to the highest standard.
5 years experience of preparing and delivering economic/market/consumer analysis.
Driving License desirable.
Competent user of modern IT applications.
High level of attention to detail.
Flexible approach to work, including the ability to recognise a need and act on it.
Very good interpersonal skills.
Comfortable with managing and working in a matrix team environment.
KNOWLEDGE / EXPERTISE / COMPETENCIES:
Please see Competency Annex 1.
SIGNATURE :
(Post-holder)
DATE:
SIGNATURE :
(Manager)
DATE:
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Annex 1: COMPETENCIES
General Competencies:
Operational Performance
Team Player
Creating and Inspiring Commitment
People Leadership
Strategic Leadership
Influencing and Negotiation
Response to Change
Planning and Organising
Specific MI Competencies:
Data Collection and Management
Insight/Analysis and Writing Commentary
Communication and Presentation
Production Cost Modelling/Analytical Methodologies
Survey Design/Statistical Processes /Econometrics
Knowledge required:
Consumer and Retail Market Trends, Development and Attitudes
Retailer Behaviour/Operations
Cereals/Oilseeds and Trading/Processing Sector
Dairy Sector and Trading/Processing Sector
Potatoes Market and Trading/Processing Sector
Pig Market and Trading/Processing Sector
Beef/Sheep Market and Trading/Processing Sector
Farming Production Systems and Technical Awareness
Input Markets
CAP/Trade Policy and Macro Economy
Supply Chain Commercial/Contractual Understanding inc. Contracting
and Risk Management
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